In this candid conversation, Dr. Sandra Dreisbach sits down with Dr. Sam Douglas, former President of the Australian Psychedelic Society, to explore the complex landscape of psychedelics in Australia and beyond.
Growing up on a farm with a botanist father, Sam's early fascination with plants evolved into a lifelong commitment to psychedelic ethics and community support. His journey from philosophy professor to psychedelic advocate offers fresh insights into the challenges facing the movement today.
Sandra and Sam tackle crucial topics including:
- Australia's strict psychedelic regulations
- The true cost of legal psychedelic therapy
- Community-based harm reduction
- The role of online spaces in psychedelic support
- The complex nature of spiritual bypassing
- Mental health in modern society
Their discussion brings clarity to the often misunderstood Australian psychedelic landscape while offering practical wisdom about building safe, ethical communities.
Through their shared experience as co-founders of the Ethical Psychedelic International Community (EPIC), they highlight the importance of working together to create positive change in the psychedelic space.
Join this thoughtful exploration of ethics, community, and the future of psychedelic practice. Subscribe to Psychedelic Source for more insightful conversations with leaders in the field.
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